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4.9 /5.0
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Biography
An attorney with over 25 years of legal service to Brevard County
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Medicaid and Medicare
80%
Elder Law
5%
36 years
Estate Planning
5%
36 years
Guardianship
5%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-400 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
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Posted by Sandi | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Highly Professional Elder Law advocate
My Mother began working with Mr. Jacoby in 2009. He and his staff helped with every aspect of her long term care plans including appropriate health care directives, power of attorney, trust accounts and Medicaid Certification. Because of Mr. Jacoby’s knowledge of Florida Elder Law her Medicaid cer...
Posted by Deborah M. | June 30, 2015 | Medicaid & Medicare
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In 2004, my father and I were referred to Mr. Jacoby from two different relatives. We attended the seminar and were very impressed and made an appointment that week. He was very professional and did an amazing job helping qualify my mother for Medicaid before my dad went bankrupt. He charge a flat-fe...
David Howard Jacoby's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Jacoby and I were recently on opposite sides of a contested guardianship case. He worked extraordinarily hard for his client and advocated zealously for her -- all the while being extremely proficient in Guardianship Theory & Litigation. At the same time, he was very professional and courteous toward me whilst we were advocating opposing positions....I highly endorse this attorney."
"Attorney David Jacoby is an excellent attorney in the Tampa, Florida, area. David understands the unique needs of the seniors and their families needing long term care assistance and has significant experience helping them find the solutions they need."
"I highly recommend David Jacoby. He is extremely knowledgeable about complex elder law issues and medicaid planning. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. I have known David for more than ten years and he is a great mentor and colleague."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association
2007
Outstanding Service Award, The Brevard Center
2007
Sponsor Appreciation Award, The Star Center
2006
Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Pro Bono Coordinators Association
2004
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Brevard Legal Aid
2001
Award of Appriciation, Queen Of Hearts Foundation
Work Experience
1990 - Present
President, David H. Jacoby Elder Law Advocate, P.A.
2005 - 2015
Licensed Agent, Real Estate
2000 - 2005
Board of Directors, Carriage Gate Homeowners Association
2000 - 2015
Life Health and Annuity Plans, Licensed Insurance Agent
1998 - 2001
Board of Directors, Brevard County Jewish Community School
1993 - 2000
Board of Directors, Sea Pines
1991 - 1994
Adjunct Professor, Barry University School Of Law
Associations
2000 - Present
Brevard County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Brevard Legal Aid
1989 - Present
Florida BarMember
1989 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section
1989 - Present
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Florida State Guardianship Association
1989 - 2000
Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)Member
Education
1989
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Senior Day with the Manatees 6/3/2015
Medicaid and Elder Law
2015
Introduction to Long Term Managed Care
Medicaid
Publications
2009
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Elder Law Section
Elder Law Certification Review Course : Advanced Level II
2008
The Florida Bar Continuing Education Committee and the Elder Law Section
12th Annual Public Benefits Seminar
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Revocation of Lady Bird Deed
10 Nov 2015
Q&A
Can two separate Burial funds of $2500 be set up to spend down money to help qualify a Medicaid applicant ?
08 Sep 2015
Q&A
Transfer of Condo ownership in Florida?
17 Aug 2015